Stories
What’s open this winter
Many of our places are open for you to enjoy this winter. Here’s an at-a-glance overview to help you plan even more memorable days out.
What to expect when visiting our places – update
We want you to enjoy your visit to our places – your safety is our priority.
Artists announced for Burns Big Night In 2022
We’re delighted to confirm the performers who’ll be making our online Burns celebration even bigger and better for 2022.
‘Colm’ – an island journey with St Columba
Be taken on an island journey with St Columba through Canna, Lewis and islands of the Irish Gaeltacht in this short film.
Reading the room
A journey through some of the pictures in our collections demonstrates how these images can be used to help us display the interiors of our properties today.
A high pollen count
Our Head of Archaeology describes how analysing the pollen preserved in soil samples can tell us a lot about the historical vegetation cover on Ben Lawers and how this land was used many centuries ago.
Love Scotland podcasts
Hosted by former BBC Reporting Scotland anchor Jackie Bird, each episode tells some of the thrilling stories behind the Trust’s people and places, showcasing how everything we do is for the love of Scotland.
Hidden secrets in our buildings
Clues to the lives of former residents can be found throughout the Trust’s castles and country houses. This story takes a look at a few examples.
Storm Arwen – an opportunity arises
After the severe storm in November, the clean-up process is underway. Although some areas have lost many thousands of trees, it is not an entirely bleak outlook for the future.